This sweet Colonial is located on a quiet, dead end street in a great neighborhood. It's a lovely home that has lots of period detail including a built in china hutch, original trim, moldings and wood floors. There are more than ample cabinets and storage in the kitchen. The large slider in the dining room looks out to a very pretty, lush back yard. There are three bedrooms upstairs and a walk up attic. Additional space in the basement for a workshop, exercise equipment or an office. A storage shed has plenty of room for lawn equipment or bikes. There is a lovely front farmers porch and a private deck in the back yard for outdoor enjoyment. Easy walk to the Bishop School, downtown Arlington, Bike Path, Mystic Lakes and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
4,397 sq ftLot Size
$825Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Gerry Bellegarde and Lorrie Korba• Nobility Hill Associates
Bought with Marie Ciancarelli• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
Located just outside Arlington Center, this well maintained Colonial near Bishop School has a lot to offer! Period detail throughout adds charm while recent updates add value. Enjoy a spacious deck overlooking a lovely landscaped yard and a front Farmer's porch for your seasonal enjoyment. Updates include electrical and heating service among other improvements. Featuring a basement playroom/office and a walk up attic. Situated on a dead end road, near Mystic Lake, & T. This is a must see.
MLS PIN #70232212
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
$515,000
$413/sq ft
Aug 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jul 27, 2005
Listed
$475,000
$381/sq ft
This delightful home, located in bishop School neighborhood, is a pleasure to show! Updates include new windows, updated kitchen, sliders to deck and a younger roof. Great location and easy access to Mystic Lakes, center and on the bus route!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,389 (+9.6%)
$474,600 + $397,200
$871,800
2024
$8,566 (+0.3%)
$441,500 + $367,400
$808,900
2023
$8,542 (+8.0%)
$425,000 + $337,000
$762,000
2022
$7,911 (+2.1%)
$386,300 + $306,400
$692,700
2021
$7,752 (+2.5%)
$386,300 + $297,300
$683,600
2020
$7,563 (+11.3%)
$386,300 + $297,500
$683,800
2019
$6,795 (−7.2%)
$358,700 + $244,800
$603,500
2018
$7,320 (+4.2%)
$358,700 + $244,800
$603,500
2017
$7,026 (+3.2%)
$314,600 + $244,800
$559,400
2016
$6,807 (+1.9%)
$287,000 + $244,800
$531,800
2015
$6,677 (+1.1%)
$253,900 + $238,900
$492,800
2014
$6,605 (+3.8%)
$240,100 + $238,900
$479,000
2013
$6,361 (+5.3%)
$228,500 + $238,900
$467,400
2012
$6,040 (+10.1%)
$198,700 + $243,500
$442,200
2011
$5,488 (+2.5%)
$198,700 + $243,500
$442,200
2010
$5,355 (+2.4%)
$198,700 + $243,500
$442,200
2009
$5,230
$198,700 + $240,100
$438,800
Tax history for 38 Kimball Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,389 (+9.6%)
$474,600 + $397,200
$871,800
2024
$8,566 (+0.3%)
$441,500 + $367,400
$808,900
2023
$8,542 (+8.0%)
$425,000 + $337,000
$762,000
2022
$7,911 (+2.1%)
$386,300 + $306,400
$692,700
2021
$7,752 (+2.5%)
$386,300 + $297,300
$683,600
2020
$7,563 (+11.3%)
$386,300 + $297,500
$683,800
2019
$6,795 (−7.2%)
$358,700 + $244,800
$603,500
2018
$7,320 (+4.2%)
$358,700 + $244,800
$603,500
2017
$7,026 (+3.2%)
$314,600 + $244,800
$559,400
2016
$6,807 (+1.9%)
$287,000 + $244,800
$531,800
2015
$6,677 (+1.1%)
$253,900 + $238,900
$492,800
2014
$6,605 (+3.8%)
$240,100 + $238,900
$479,000
2013
$6,361 (+5.3%)
$228,500 + $238,900
$467,400
2012
$6,040 (+10.1%)
$198,700 + $243,500
$442,200
2011
$5,488 (+2.5%)
$198,700 + $243,500
$442,200
2010
$5,355 (+2.4%)
$198,700 + $243,500
$442,200
2009
$5,230
$198,700 + $240,100
$438,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1673655S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R1
Single-Family District
The predominant uses in R1 are single-family dwellings and public land and buildings. The Town discourages intensive land uses, uses that would detract from the single-family residential character of these neighborhoods, and uses that would otherwise interfere with the intent of this Bylaw.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 126.5
Length: 11.5
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 115
Length: 11.5
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood,Attic Access
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level, Steep Slope
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,795
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mystic Street to Kimball Road
UnparsedAddress: 38 Kimball Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1673655S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bishop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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